Analyzing Weather Maps

Which location is most likely experiencing warmer temperatures and higher humidity?

• Location A

• Location B

• Location C

• Location D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Should the "?" be replaced with an "H" or an "L"?

• "L" because the fronts near this location do not create precipitation and low pressure systems bring precipitation.

• "L" because the fronts near the location produce precipitation and low pressure systems bring precipitation

• "H" because the fronts near this location create precipitation and high pressure systems bring precipitation.

• "H" because the fronts near this location create precipitation and high pressure systems do not bring precipitation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Near which city is the high pressure system located?

• Seattle

• Minneapolis

• Dallas

• Chicago

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which two cities are most likely to experience clear, dry weather?

• Seattle & San Francisco

• Chicago & Minneapolis

• Chicago & Nashville

• Dallas & Houston

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

These symbols represent a/an ________

• cold front

• warm front

• stationary front

• occluded front

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What type of weather is generally associated with a low pressure system?

• fair-weather, beautiful clear skies

• Cloudy skies, some moist air, possible precipitation, stormy weather

• cloudy skies, dry air

• cloudy with a chance of meatballs

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What type of weather is Minneapolis most likely experiencing?

• light/drizzly rain

• severe thunderstorms

• sunny skies

• cloudy skies, light precipitation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the primary purpose of a weather map?

• To predict future weather conditions

• To display historical climate data

• To show the distribution of wildlife

• To analyze geological formations

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following symbols on a weather map indicates a cold front?

• A line with triangles pointing in the direction of movement

• A line with semicircles pointing in the direction of movement

• A line with both triangles and semicircles

• A dashed line

What does a high-pressure system on a weather map typically indicate?

• Clear and sunny weather

• Stormy and rainy weather

• Snowfall

• Hurricane formation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5